Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 65.2% more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $137,092 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Charles Town, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower